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Stamford reverend remembered for his ministry and civil rights activism
Rev. Robert W. Perry, a longtime pastor of Union Baptist Church in Stamford is being remembered as a pillar in the community ...
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Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission
Bryan, Ohio — For more than a year, a pastor who opened his church around the clock to shelter and give hope to homeless people has been at odds with an Ohio city over the building housing his ...
Dallas Morning News21d
MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. waved to supporters during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the ...
The Independent21d
An Oklahoma pastor preached about forgiveness. The next day, he was arrested for sexual battery
Start your Independent Premium subscription today. An Oklahoma pastor was arrested for sexual battery — just one day after he delivered a sermon about letting “bygones be bygones.” ...
The Raw Story22d
'Shocking!' Giddy Don Jr. bounces over 'fairly definitive proof' of non-human intelligence
Sarah Burris is a long-time veteran of political campaigns, having worked as a fundraiser and media director across the United States. She transitioned into reporting while working for Rock the ...
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Robert Eggers Is Curating a Film Series All About the Gothic Romances, Fairy Tales, and Folklore That Inspired His ‘Nosferatu’
Robert Eggers is taking the concept of a bloody Valentine quite literally for an upcoming program at New York City’s Film at Lincoln Center. The auteur has curated a nine-film lineup for “Conj ...
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'Where God wanted me to be': Retiring pastor recalls heated Arizona MLK Jr. Day effort
He was a student minister at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn and trained under Pastor Sandy Ray, who was a friend and mentor of Martin Luther King Jr. "I wasn't interested in coming here ...
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Damon Wayans Jr.’s 6 Kids: All About the Comedian's Family — and How They're Continuing His Show Business Legacy
Raid the Cage' host Damon Wayans Jr.’s children are following in his family’s comedic footsteps Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Damon Wayans Jr. is the proud father to six children. Born into a ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a ...
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Pence-founded group urges senators to vote against RFK Jr.
The conservative group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence is calling on senators to vote against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary because of ...
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5 THINGS TO KNOW: Rev. Dr. Martin Dr. Luther King Jr. activities in McAlester
15—Members of the Pittsburg County Holiday Commission offer information on activities commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1 What ... the MLK events? Rev. Aaron Williams ...
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NASCAR team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. to enter Justin Allgaier in Daytona 500
JR Motorsports will enter a car in the Daytona 500 for Justin Allgaier, marking the first time that the organization has fielded a Cup car in a NASCAR race. The Associated Press first reported the ...